Road Cycling

Robzere31 · 21 Dec 2017 at 16:13

Signed up for the 2018 Wiggle Tempest ride, decided on the 98 mile epic route so will find an extra 2 mile to round it up.
May decide to ride home from the event as it's only another 15 miles or so.

Using it as an incentive to get my ass back out there, been a really poor year cycling wise for me.
Motivation just hasn't been there to put the miles in & I've not even sat on the bike for nearly 4 weeks.

I can feel my fitness evaporating.

Fusion · 22 Dec 2017 at 15:56

Enjoying the Cube, getting used to it more and more. Looking forward to getting some decent miles in over the break. Picked up a dhb Merino long sleeve base layer recently which has helped, as has the spate of warmer temps recently. 10 degrees is a little more palatable than 2

Hope everyone has a decent holiday period and enjoys their riding.

SDK^ · 22 Dec 2017 at 18:39

Robzere31 said:
Signed up for the 2018 Wiggle Tempest ride, decided on the 98 mile epic route so will find an extra 2 mile to round it up.
May decide to ride home from the event as it's only another 15 miles or so.

Using it as an incentive to get my ass back out there, been a really poor year cycling wise for me.
Motivation just hasn't been there to put the miles in & I've not even sat on the bike for nearly 4 weeks.

I can feel my fitness evaporating.

Nice one

I’ll take a look - when is it?

Lethal` · 22 Dec 2017 at 20:26

The Grand Tour raced a Kia vs some skateboarders on Sa Calobra in Mallorca in the latest episode. Shame they time trial race a cyclist down!

Robzere31 · 23 Dec 2017 at 00:02

SDK^ said:
Nice one
I’ll take a look - when is it?

21st July starts at Warwick racecourse.

Vonhelmet · 23 Dec 2017 at 11:21

Any tricks for getting stickers off aluminium rims? My new single speed wheels (v sprint - very nice, but came with no rim tape, which I really don’t get) came with red stickers on which clash with the blue bike. Anything I need to know or is it just a case of careful peeling?

Lethal` · 23 Dec 2017 at 11:29

Isn't the no rim tape so you can decide if you want tubeless / non tubeless? (Assuming they're tubeless 'ready')

Of course it would still be useful if they provided the non tubeless tape for the pennies it must cost!

SDK^ · 23 Dec 2017 at 12:40

Pre Xmas club ride this morning - got totally covered in mud, much prefer Zwift indoors

https://www.strava.com/activities/1323961013

Shadowness · 23 Dec 2017 at 12:41

You dont get as muddy if you're on the front

SDK^ · 23 Dec 2017 at 12:55

Shadowness said:
You dont get as muddy if you're on the front

Ha - I did my turn, just not for 40 miles

Have you got your Atom yet?

Shadowness · 23 Dec 2017 at 13:06

haha yeh I know, I was cake it mud too. Can't be bothered to clean the bike, will only be the same after tomorrow's ride.

Wednesday they say!!! My god it better arrive then!

Then I'll be smashing out big miles everyday I hope, already have Netflix and Zwift set up. I've done my 8000 miles for the year, so these are just bonus, post christmas weight loss miles

Fusion · 23 Dec 2017 at 14:51

Vonhelmet said:
Any tricks for getting stickers off aluminium rims? My new single speed wheels (v sprint - very nice, but came with no rim tape, which I really don’t get) came with red stickers on which clash with the blue bike. Anything I need to know or is it just a case of careful peeling?

Acetone (nail varnish remover) is brilliant for removing stickers and adhesive from surfaces, but it is strong stuff so take care. IPA (isopropyl alcohol) is another, which isn't as fierce.

Failing that, hairdryer!

Maxeh · 24 Dec 2017 at 15:37

Did my first Festive 500 ride today and realised I'll do a Festive 250 instead

https://www.strava.com/activities/1325392091

Genesis rides well though!

merlin · 24 Dec 2017 at 19:58

Maxeh said:
Did my first Festive 500 ride today and realised I'll do a Festive 250 instead

https://www.strava.com/activities/1325392091

Genesis rides well though!

Thumbs up, bike looks great.

Indigo · 24 Dec 2017 at 20:08

Currently out injured / resting so no Festive 500 for me.

Anyone know of any decent sales on at the moment or where's likely to be good?

Bear · 25 Dec 2017 at 06:59

Merry Christmas everyone, hope you have a fantastic break and many safe and happy miles for the coming year.

merlin · 25 Dec 2017 at 21:03

Happy Christmas all!

I've unfortunately eaten my own body weight in fat and carbohydrates. Slowness awaits.

SoliD · 26 Dec 2017 at 21:35

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you've all either got some great cycling related presents or carb loaded for the next 8 years from copious mince pie consumption!

I'm 301km into Festive 500 after a 107 mile ride on Christmas Eve, followed by some local punch ups with the wind on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Weather isn't looking too good but will be getting some miles in before and after work next few days to try to finish it off on Saturday!

Shamrock · 26 Dec 2017 at 21:45

I refuse to do the Festive 500 without being abroad in a warm country! :mad:

Shadowness · 26 Dec 2017 at 21:47

I did it once and never got my roundel. I'm still pouting